A shopkeeper sells a product at a 10% profit. If the cost price is Rs. 100, what is the selling price?
A. Rs. 90
B. Rs. 100
C. Rs. 110
D. Rs. 120
Correct Answer: C The selling price is calculated by adding the profit to the cost price. 10% of Rs. 100 is Rs. 10, so the selling price is Rs. 100 + Rs. 10 = Rs. 110.
Q2. General Knowledge
Which of the following countries is the largest producer of milk?
A. India
B. United States
C. China
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: A India is the largest producer of milk in the world, accounting for over 18% of global milk production.
Q3. Mathematics
What is the value of x in the equation: x/4 + 2 = 9?
A. 20
B. 28
C. 30
D. 32
Correct Answer: B x/4 + 2 = 9 => x/4 = 7 => x = 28
Q4. English
Which of the following sentences is in the passive voice?
A. The dog bites the man
B. The man is bitten by the dog
C. The dog is biting the man
D. The man bites the dog
Correct Answer: B The sentence 'The man is bitten by the dog' is in the passive voice, where the subject 'man' receives the action of the verb 'bites'.
Q5. General Knowledge
Who is the current President of India?
A. Droupadi Murmu
B. Ram Nath Kovind
C. Pranab Mukherjee
D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Correct Answer: A Droupadi Murmu is the current President of India, having taken office in July 2022.
Q6. Reasoning
Which of the following is the odd one out: Mango, Apple, Banana, Guava
A. Mango
B. Apple
C. Banana
D. Guava
Correct Answer: B The odd one out is 'Apple' because the other three options are all tropical fruits, while 'Apple' is a temperate fruit.
Q7. General Knowledge
Who is the author of the book 'India After Gandhi'?
A. Ramachandra Guha
B. Nehru
C. Amartya Sen
D. Arun Shourie
Correct Answer: A Ramachandra Guha is the author of the book 'India After Gandhi', which is a historical account of India from 1947 onwards.
Q8. Mathematics
A car travels 250 km in 5 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 25 km/h
B. 50 km/h
C. 75 km/h
D. 100 km/h
Correct Answer: B Average speed is calculated by dividing total distance by total time, so average speed = 250 km / 5 hours = 50 km/h.
Q9. Reasoning
Which of the following words is the odd one out: Rose, Lily, Sunflower, Car?
A. Rose
B. Lily
C. Sunflower
D. Car
Correct Answer: D The other three options are all types of flowers, while 'Car' is a vehicle, making it the odd one out.
Q10. Mathematics
What is the ratio of the perimeter of a rectangle to its area?
A. 1:2
B. 2:1
C. Cannot be determined
D. 1:1
Correct Answer: C The ratio of the perimeter of a rectangle to its area cannot be determined without knowing the length and width of the rectangle.
Q11. General Knowledge
Which of the following rivers flows through the Satpura range?
A. Narmada
B. Godavari
C. Krishna
D. Kaveri
Correct Answer: A The Narmada river flows through the Satpura range.
Q12. Mathematics
What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 5 = 11?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Correct Answer: B To solve the equation, we need to isolate x. Subtracting 5 from both sides gives 2x = 6, then dividing both sides by 2 gives x = 3.
Q13. Mathematics
A car travels 250 km in 5 hours. What is its average speed?
A. 50 km/h
B. 60 km/h
C. 55 km/h
D. 65 km/h
Correct Answer: A Average speed = Total distance / Total time = 250 km / 5 h = 50 km/h
Q14. English
What is the meaning of the word 'Ennui'?
A. A feeling of listlessness and boredom
B. A feeling of excitement and energy
C. A feeling of happiness and joy
D. A feeling of anger and frustration
Correct Answer: A The word 'Ennui' refers to a feeling of listlessness and boredom, which is a state of mind characterized by a lack of interest and excitement.
Q15. Reasoning
Which of the following is the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 44
D. 46
Correct Answer: B The pattern of the series is obtained by adding 4, 6, 8, 10, ... to the previous term, so the next number in the series would be 30 + 12 = 42.